About Doran

Where Clinical Meets Ritual

Hi, I'm Doran.

I'm a licensed esthetician and the owner of Doran Poma Aesthetics, a skincare boutique at The Dunes in Marina, California. I've spent more than 20 years in the beauty industry, with advanced training in corrective skincare, and I still get excited about a really good cleanser.

Home Again

Marina will always be home. After years away for college, career and life, coming back to build my studio here feels full circle. I'm proud to care for the skin of the community I grew up in.

How I Work

Skincare can feel overwhelming. There's a new launch every week, a viral trend every day, and a lot of one-size-fits-all advice. My approach is simpler: healthy skin comes from education, consistency and a plan made for you.

Every appointment starts with a consultation. From there I build your treatment and your at-home routine around your skin, your goals and your real life, with a focus on barrier health and results that last.

In the Treatment Room

• Signature Facial: the best place to start.
• Hydrafacial: cleanse, extract and hydrate.
• Glo2Facial: my pick before a big event.
• Glacial Glow: a cooling treatment for brighter, calmer-looking skin.
• Acne Boot Camp by Face Reality: a step-by-step program for clear skin.

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On the Shelf

Everything in my shop is something I use in the treatment room or on my own skin. I carry clinical-grade lines I trust, including Epicutis, Marini SkinSolutions, HydroPeptide, PCA Skin, GlyMed+, Face Reality and Epicuren.

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On the Page

When I'm not in the studio, I'm writing about skincare, beauty and the things I love.

• The Guide: reviews, routines and gift guides.
• Shelf Life: what's on my shelf right now.
• The Formulary: honest grades on everything I've tried.
• Post Treatments: my Substack.

Off the Clock

You'll find me with a Diet Coke in one hand and a book in the other. I read about a book a day, collect handbags, paint when I can, and never turn down a good face mask.